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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,125.36, 41,572.68 and 18,034.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,125.36, 41,572.68 and 18,034.04 is: 24,886.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,125.36 : 41,572.68 = 18,034.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,125.36/41,572.68 = 18,034.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,125.36x = 41,572.68 × 18,034.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,125.36x = 749,723,374.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,723,374.03/30,125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,886.79

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